Terms Of Reference
Defining the scope and objectives of the project.
Also Known As
- Project Charter
- Project Scope Statement
- Scope Definition
Related
Addresses / Mitigates
- Contextual Risk: Ensures that the project aligns with legal, social, and economic contexts.
- Coordination Risk: Provides a clear framework for coordination among team members and stakeholders.
Attendant Risks
- Boundary Risk: Poorly defined terms can create rigid boundaries that limit flexibility.
- Coordination Risk: Requires alignment and coordination among all parties to agree to the terms.
- Schedule Risk: Can take time from the schedule to build.
Description
"Terms of reference (TOR) define the purpose and structures of a project, committee, meeting, negotiation, or any similar collection of people who have agreed to work together to accomplish a shared goal." - Terms of reference, Wikipedia
Terms of Reference in software development define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of a project. They serve as a foundational document that guides the project team and stakeholders, ensuring that everyone has a clear understanding of what the project aims to achieve and how it will be executed.